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Shows hands pouring a chemical into a testing container that labeled "Microfiber filter" These processes - along with mass spectrometry - helped identify GenX and PFAS in the Cape Fear River. NC State will have a research center dedicated to PFAS
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Environmentalists say Trump’s EPA fell far short in the fight against PFAS

by Greg Barnes March 9, 2021March 8, 2021

By Greg Barnes On the eve of his last day as president, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Donald Trump sent out a glowing news release highlighting its numerous efforts to protect people from toxic “forever chemicals.” The news release was the last of many from the EPA that touted the agency’s successes in the […]

Shows hands pouring a chemical into a testing container that labeled "Microfiber filter" These processes - along with mass spectrometry - helped identify GenX and PFAS in the Cape Fear River. NC State will have a research center dedicated to PFAS
Posted inEnvironmental Health

N.C. State receives $7.4 million grant to establish PFAS research center

by Greg Barnes March 18, 2020March 17, 2020
a crowd of people in a room sit to listen intently to a discussion about dioxane and other contaminants
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Drinking water contamination draws a crowd at Pittsboro forum

by Greg Barnes October 18, 2019June 7, 2021

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